Entry Level Office Administration

Encore Capital Group; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly incentives or annual bonus

Tuition Assistance

Healthcare Insurance

Retirement Savings

Paid time off for volunteering

Paid and floating holidays

Job summary

A financial services company based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, is looking for a Legal Specialist. In this role, you will assist clients with operations such as validating affidavits and ensuring quality throughout the process. An ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, strong data entry and communication skills, and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience. Full-time position with an hourly rate of $17.26. The company emphasizes career growth and various benefits including tuition assistance and healthcare plans.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years customer service or clerical experience.
• Notary License – can be obtained after employment.
• 2+ years work experience in a financial services related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and validate large quantities of affidavits.
• Notarize affidavits.
• Pull media and work on projects or training.

Skills

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Good communication skills

Data Entry knowledge

Strong attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's

Job description

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The Legal Specialist is responsible for assisting internal and external clients in managing daily operations. This includes validating and notarizing affidavits, reading and understanding consumer documentation while ensuring a high level of quality and accuracy. This position requires adherence to complex process requirements and strong attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and validate large quantities of affidavits.
• Notarize affidavits.
• Pull media and work on projects or training.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE: 1 - 2 years customer service or clerical experience

CERTIFICATION(S): Notary License – can be obtained after employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Good communication skills
• Data Entry knowledge
• Strong attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's

EXPERIENCE: 2+ years work experience in financial services related field

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• System querying skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

Starting Compensation

Hourly Rate: $17.26 - $17.26 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)

Benefits

• Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.
• Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
• Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.
• Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.
• Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.
• Volunteering Opportunities: Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.
• Retirement Savings: Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we’re proud to invest in you.
• New Family Support: Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.
• Team-building: Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.

Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU. We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law. If you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact [e-mail].